Senior Corporate Events Manager

What's The Role?

We’re seeking a Senior Corporate Events Manager to lead the planning, project management, and execution of our global corporate events strategy. This includes overseeing Pillar Moment events, customer summits, and global product launches. The ideal candidate is a skilled project manager with a proven track record of delivering complex events on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives, managing multiple stakeholders.

Location: Chicago

What You'll Do

Strategic Event Planning:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for ThoughtSpot’s corporate events, ensuring alignment with overarching marketing and business goals.
  
  

End-to-End Project Management

• Create detailed project plans, timelines, and task assignments for each event.
• Ensure all project deliverables are met, risks are mitigated, and stakeholders remain informed and engaged throughout the event lifecycle.
• Leverage project management tools to track progress, manage resources, and ensure flawless execution.
  
  

Event Execution

• Lead the planning and delivery of global events, including logistics, vendor management, registration, technology, and on-site coordination.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with marketing, sales, product, sales engineering and executive teams to define event objectives, develop content, and ensure cohesive messaging.
  
  

Budget & ROI Management

• Create and manage event budgets, ensuring optimal use of resources while tracking ROI against established KPIs.
• Post-Event Analysis: Conduct post-event evaluations, gathering feedback and performance metrics to continuously improve processes and outcomes.
  
  

Team Leadership & Vendor Management

• Supervise event coordinators, vendors, and contractors to deliver world-class experiences.
• Foster relationships with key external partners to ensure high-quality services and outcomes.
  
  

What You Bring

• 8–10 years of experience in corporate event management with a strong focus on project management, preferably in the tech industry.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, including experience with tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to execute large-scale global events with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Expertise in budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor coordination.
• Familiarity with event technology platforms (e.g., Cvent, Salesforce, Goldcast) and virtual event tools.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
  
  

The estimated annual salary range for this role is $130k - $140k per year in the San Francisco Bay Area. Actual compensation may vary and is dependent on various factors, including determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location of the selected candidate.

What makes ThoughtSpot a great place to work?

ThoughtSpot is the experience layer of the modern data stack, leading the industry with our AI-powered analytics and natural language search. We hire people with unique identities, backgrounds, and perspectives—this balance-for-the-better philosophy is key to our success. When paired with our culture of Selfless Excellence and our drive for continuous improvement (2% done), ThoughtSpot cultivates a respectful culture that pushes norms to create world-class products. If you’re excited by the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the business and make your mark on a truly innovative company, we invite you to read more about our mission, and apply to the role that’s right for you.

ThoughtSpot for All

Building a diverse and inclusive team isn't just the right thing to do for our people, it's the right thing to do for our business. We know we can’t solve complex data problems with a single perspective. It takes many voices, experiences, and areas of expertise to deliver the innovative solutions our customers need. At ThoughtSpot, we continually celebrate the diverse communities that individuals cultivate to empower every Spotter to bring their whole authentic self to work. We’re committed to being real and continuously learning when it comes to equality, equity, and creating space for underrepresented groups to thrive. Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.